Thursday, September 12

Today's Learning Objective:

To identify the author's tone and examine the effect of specific word choices on meaning and tone. RL.10.4

Discussion/Mini-Lesson: DIDLS and Tone

What is TONE?





Watch and Compare

Original Mary Poppins Trailer
Write 3 tones that precisely describe the video on a post-it note. Put these on the wall chart for video 1.

Re-cut version of Mary Poppins Trailer
Write 3 tones that precisely describe the video on a post-it note. Put these on the wall chart for video 1.

‍Practice Tone and DIDLS

With a partner, identify the tone in "Bitter Times." Then complete the graphic organizer with specific text evidence and commentary examining DIDLS.


Audio Version of "Bitter Times"